Sr. Planner

## Sr. Planner Apply locations:
Erial, NJ:
Williamstown, NJtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-101166
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* Job Description:

** The Sr. Production Planner is responsible for end-to-end production planning for a designated facility, including ownership of scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow across all product lines, including Intermodal operations. This role supports the company’s largest manufacturing site and requires a high level of autonomy, strategic thinking, and cross-functional coordination.
** Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 (based on experience).
**** Responsibilities
* ** Own the full production planning cycle for the facility, establishing production schedules to meet customer expectations while maintaining a consistent production environment
* Prepare and consolidate job documentation and instructions for shop floor activities
* Gather, analyze, plan, and manage production schedules based on capacities of equipment, material, machine, and labor
* Analyze current and backlog job orders and develop/adjust production plans and schedules accordingly
* Serve as the primary planning lead for the site, partnering with Plant Leadership on capacity, constraints, and long-range planning decisions
* Develop and negotiate lead times with commercial and operations teams based on customer requirements and material, labor, and machine capacities; elevate issues to Master Planning for regional resolution
* Monitor execution of work orders, engineering drawings, and material flow to ensure alignment with established production schedules
* Review production plans and inventory levels to identify risks and communicate required long-range capacity changes to the Plant Manager and Master Planner
* Plan and manage inventory to avoid shortages and excesses
* Review, adjust, and communicate required schedule changes to purchasing, operations, and commercial teams
* Integrate and manage planning activities for Intermodal operations within the overall production plan
* Develop and document process improvements for inventory, manufacturing, and production control systems to meet business objectives
* Investigate production control problems, analyze root causes, and drive resolution of complex planning issues across functions
* Act as an escalation point for planning-related challenges and lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts
* Build and maintain strong relationships with operations and commercial teams to meet customer demand and productivity goals
* Work with materials, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to identify and resolve production planning issues
* Identify root causes of issues and develop actionable plans for long-term improvements
* Interpret and analyze data to provide actionable insights that influence plant-level decision-making and operational strategy
** Requirements
* ** Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
* 7-10 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment
* Ability to interact with all levels within the organizations, both internal and external
* High-level analytical experience
* Ability to maintain accurate records
* Ability to maintain excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work in manufacturing shop floor environment
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point
* Minimum

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent job experience
** Company Benefits:*
* • 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpMedical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
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